Cub Cadet 23HP Z-Force 60 - Manual (Page 9)

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OPERATING INSTRUC-
TIONS
A. General
1. When Mowing:
a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from the
area to be mowed.
b. When operating this mower, in the forward
direction, do not allow the steering levers to
return to neutral on their own. Always maintain
a firm grip on the levers, operate them
smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of
the levers when starting and stopping.
c. If the mower is equipped for side discharge,
never use the mower without the discharge
chute installed and placed in the down position.
d. Always remove debris and other objects from
the area to be mowed (Note: debris and loose
grass will reduce traction).
e. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
f. Watch for holes, sprinkler heads, and other hid-
den hazards.
g. Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks,
ditches, sand traps, and other obstacles.
h. Before backing up, check behind and watch
where you are going.
i. Always reduce speed when making a turn, and
when grass is wet.
j. Always mow across slopes, never up and down
the slope. Do not operate on steep slopes and
slow down before turning. Avoid turning
downhill if possible, start at the bottom and
work up to the top. Use extra care and go
slowly when turning downhill. Control the
speed and direction of the zero turn machine
“primarily” with the speed/directional control
(lap bar) of the downhill side of the
machine...I.E., maintain the uphill side lap bar
“essentially” in a fixed position.
k. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or road-
ways. Always turn off the blade clutch switch
and wait until the blades stop rotating and raise
the cutting deck to the transport position.
Always allow other vehicles to have the right
of way.
l. If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off
the blade clutch switch, place the steering
levers in the neutral, opened-out position,
move the throttle to slow, set the parking brake,
shut off the engine, and take the key from the
ignition switch. Inspect for damage. Repair the
damage. Make sure the blades are in good con-
dition and that the blade bolts are tight before
restarting the engine.
m. Never leave the mower unattended without
performing the following: turn off the blade
clutch switch, placing the steering levers in the
neutral open-out position, moving the throttle
to slow, setting the parking brake, shutting off
the engine and taking the key from the ignition
switch.
n. Never walk or stand on the discharge side of
the mower when the engine is running. Turn
off the blade clutch switch if another person
approaches while you are operating the mower.
o. Never attempt to operate the traction unit with-
out having the mowing deck attached.
p. Keep the mower and especially the engine and
hydraulic components clean and free of grease,
grass, and leaves to reduce the chance of fire
and permit proper cooling.
2. Safety Awareness when Mowing
Figure. 1 Figure. 2
Ignition Switch
Electric Blade
Clutch Switch
Hour Meter
Engine throttle
Choke
parking brake